Air Tractor AT802 accident near Whiting, Kansas, July 13, 2026
On July 13, 2026 at about 5:30 pm local time, a 2013 Air Tractor AT802, registered N808HB, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Whiting, Kansas. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 13, 2026 · about 5:30 pm local time
- Place
- Whiting, Kansas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Air Tractor AT802 A, built 2013
- Registration
- N808HB · registry record · serial 802A0498
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · agricultural flying rules (Part 137)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Low altitude operation/event during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during maneuvering (low-alt flying)
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: Salina KS
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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